Man, the previous chapter page count and this one have both been odd (it's usually around 30). I guess until the page with the explosion could still be considered to be the previous chapter.
I wonder what the snake means about his power being warped?
Clearly, since there's a human scent, a human made that thing. That or the scent is from killing humans but since that thing is mechanical, someone must have built it and then there would be other scents. I wonder what they're searching for. And if it gets destroyed, how long until another one gets sent? Hopefully, the snake stops having foolish views over conflict and takes care of it then.
Since the thing refuses to talk, MC decided to fight. It'll be interesting to see what he can do now. I think he's being recorded though so I expect consequences beyond this.